Deepika Davuluri, a graduate student in the laboratory of Professor Katharina Domnanich, has recieved the College of Natural Science's Alfred J. and Ruth Zeits Endowed Fellowship. This endowment supports work in nuclear and laser science research, and particularly students whose research interests are targeting cancer.

We asked Deepika to share a bit about how this latest support will drive her research, which leverages MSU's Facility for Rare Isotope Beams and MSU Chemistry's newly completed radiochemistry facilities.

"Radiochemistry has untapped potential that can serve humanity in every front. At Dr. Domnanich’s lab, we explore the production and separation of radionuclides for medical purposes as the very first steps. Being from an engineering background initially felt quite challenging. However, with Dr. Domnanich’s guidance in taking one step at a time and allowing room for mistakes as part of my learning curve, my confidence was raised, and now I am here.